Mars at sunset reveals dozens of razor-thin atmospheric layers in stunning detail, helping scientists map dust and ice patterns.

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Seismic readings of the interior of Mars strongly suggest large quantities of water buried 6 to 12 miles underground. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Bringing samples from Mars back to Earth is one of NASA's most ambitious goals. The plan goes back to the 1970s, with NASA's robotic exploration program, when the first spacecraft landed on the ...

Every year the robots and satellites scientists have sent to Mars make discoveries that help us learn more about the Red Planet's past and take us a step closer to humanity's potential future living ...